Bangkok--28 May--Siam Commercial Bank
Siam Commercial Bank has organized a well received "No secret to Success" seminar for five years in a row, inviting more than 2,000 SME owners to learn about first-hand experiences and secret tips for applying innovations to top up business from three business gurus.
As a welcome note, Siam Commercial Bank President Mr. Yol Phokasub said that, "SCB is fully committed to promoting SMEs. The Bank is well aware that SMEs are the backbone of Thailand's economy, and is ready to support SMEs in all aspects to further expand their businesses. The 5th "No Secret to Success" seminar has been organized to trigger new inspirations for business and provide opportunities for SMEs to seek new prospects through stories and first-handed experiences from three successful business and marketing gurus. The topic for this year's seminar is "No Secret to Success: Unleash Innovation to Top up Business"."
This year, SCB invited three distinguished SME entrepreneurs to share their experiences on the use of innovation to further expand their businesses, namely Mrs.Kruawan Wongrukmit, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nakhonchai Air Co., Ltd. on a convenient new smart phone taxi service application, Mr. Surasith Tiyavacharapong, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), LA Bicycle (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on transforming traditional two-wheeled vehicles into electric bicycles, and Mr. Thitipat Suppattranont, Managing Director, THANN-Oryza Co., Ltd.,on unleashing natural products on the global market.
Mrs.Kruawan Wongrukmit, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nakhonchai Air Co., Ltd., an owner of 19 bus routes to the North, East, and North-east, has applied new service innovations to add new features to the new "All Thai Taxi" service with a smart phone application. "All Thai Taxi" features added convenience by enabling passengers to call taxis 24 hours a day. The service also includes "Lady Taxis" which ensure that female customers can safely use the taxi service with peace of mind.
Mr. Surasith Tiyavacharapong, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), LA Bicycle (Thailand) Co., Ltd., is a billionaire who produces more than one million electric bicycles per year. His products features a brand new image of a bicycle for children and housewives, upgraded to be modern and easy to use by anyone, including electric bicycles which have brought a modern image to the brand.
Mr. Thitipat Suppattranont, Managing Director,THANN-Oryza Co., Ltd.,, is a producer of lifestyle products for holistic wellness, skin, and spa products using native plants of Thailand and Asia. The products contain many valuable ingredients widely accepted in terms of quality and innovation to cater to consumer demands, including airlines and leading hotels. Currently, Thann products are widely recognized as quality world class products equal to other leading global brands.
Mr. Yol Phokasub added that, "First hand knowledge and experience from these three business gurus should serve as an inspiration for opening up new prospects for effectively applying innovations to top up businesses, which should prepare Thai SMEs for a tightening market environment and integration into AEC by year-end."
The "No Secret to Success" seminar is one of many SCB's activities organized with the intention of sharing insights with SME entrepreneurs seeking to boost their business success. Thai SMEs will be successful with the right tips and effective financial planning. SCB is ready to provide a full range of SME loans and advice to analyze businesses professionally by SCB SME teams located at 1,200 branches nationwide. Customers can reach them through the SCB SME Hot Line at 02-722-2222.